Polina Kit | Studio Donegal

Teti Lutsak's Polina pullover is inspired by the naive art of Ukrainian self-taught painter, Polina Raiko. Everything in her house — walls, ceilings, doors, and fence — Polina covered in enamel-painted drawings of fantastic birds and flowers, Christian iconography, and the artist’s own interpretations of her dreams and life events.

Unfortunately most of her work is lost due to the flooding of the house after the destruction of Kakhovka dam in June 2023. This pattern is Teti's love letter to her, as the war keeps destroying the cultural heritage of her homeland.

The pullover is knit top-down in the round with a large botanical colourwork pattern on the yoke and a smaller one on the body and sleeves. The pattern also comes with three neck options: ruffled mock (as shown in the sample), double folded and a regular crew neck.

Your kit includes:

• Studio Donegal "Darnie" yarn in the amount required for the size selected - see information below
• A printed copy of the Polina pattern by Teti Lutsak.

Also required but not included:

• 3.0 mm (US 2.5) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles.
• Spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold.
• Stitch markers including one removable type.
• Tapestry needle.

Please note kits are exclusively available online.

If you would like to pick up a kit in store then please use our "Click and Collect" option. You will then receive a notification when your kit is assembled and ready to collect.

 Size Information: At least 10-15cm (4-6inches) of positive ease.